Norway

King Harald leads tributes on death of former Norwegian Prime Minister, Kåre Willoch

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7th December 2021
The death of former Prime Minister Kåre Willoch has dominated news since it was announced that he had passed away, at the age of 93 years, on December 6 2021. Just hours after the announcement, issued a public statement on the death of the former Prime Minister. Willoch is considered one of the greatest Norwegian politicians after World War Two. The Royal Court has issued condolences from…
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Crown Prince Haakon kicks of the Norwegian Year of Volunteering

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6th December 2021
Volunteer work is something that is highly valued in Norwegian society. The Norwegian National Volunteer Day has been marked all over the country and, with it. the start of the Norwegian Year of Volunteering 2022. Crown Prince Haakon is this year’s patron, and participated with a video greeting during the celebration. During his speech, the Crown Prince said: “Volunteering is a force…
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Crown Princess Mette Marit attends choir rehearsal

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2nd December 2021
The pre-Christmas period is hectic for choirs all over the world. Crown Princess Mette Marit was present at the Norwegian Girls’ Choir rehearsal as they prepared for Christmas. The Crown Princess, who is the choir’s high patron, wanted to get to know the choir and its activities better. During the busy pre-Christmas period, a number of well-known and beloved Christmas songs were…
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King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon visit Armed Forces Museum

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30th November 2021
King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon have visited Akershus Fortress in Oslo to tour a new exhibition marking 30 years since King Harald became King of Norway at the Armed Forces Museum. King Harald and Crown Prince Haakon were welcomed to the Armed Forces Museum by Norway’s Chief of Defence, Eirik Kristoffersen, Commander Arne Opperud at Akershus Fortress and Museum Director Erling…
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